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[video=youtube;meiaEMh9k9g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meiaEMh9k9g[/video]Who doesn't like a big filter hanging out in the breeze? Most engineering is a compromise at the best of times. Ever ridden a cruiser? I rest my case.
[video=youtube;meiaEMh9k9g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meiaEMh9k9g[/video]Who doesn't like a big filter hanging out in the breeze? Most engineering is a compromise at the best of times. Ever ridden a cruiser? I rest my case.
...?sure, okay...
i call the usual bs
Just when you think you're out they suck you back in. I use an oversize orange spin on Fram on the front of the Buell HD motor because a) it's in your face anti chrome b) it's shear size indicates I'm not to be trifled with and c) it holds more oil. But what a mess changing oil on that beast! That's on HD, I'm just the operator.
It should have been obvious why I wasn't getting the winks in Belfountain. A short Fram painted Confessional Black isn't likely cause any heart-throbbing when a Hazzard Orange tall boy has more lube to keep pistons pumping. Anyone who said the popularity contest ended with high school graduation would be shocked to hear the truth on GTAM.
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Honestly I bought this and it works perfect. I have used the strap type and this is much easier.
^ That's a slap in the face to all engineers. You obviously wouldn't do well at a custom bike show or race track.
^ That's a slap in the face to all engineers. You obviously wouldn't do well at a custom bike show or race track.
Nope. The engineers design everything but within the confines/compromise of the accountants. Don't you race what is sponsored? For example, Pirelli isn't in the manual for recommended tires for my bike, but I've run them for over 12 years. How much of a race bike is stock?
I just spent the extra few $$$ on the K&N filters with hexnuts on the end. Saved massive headaches and was a lot cleaner that what I used to do which was ram a screwdriver through the filter body and twist it off. Mind you, I never had one stick with the last method.
as an interesting note to everyone on oil filters - moto america racing in the states now has a rule that all bikes must use an "original equipment manufacturer" (OEM) oil filter - as some other off brand oil filters often have a problem with sealing properly and leaking. have also heard of problems with filters insides malfunctioning. so for anyone changing oil on their bikes (and cars) choose your oil filter wisely. DISCLAIMER: this info comes from the WERA forum.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/channellock-12-in-oil-filter-pliers-0584574p.htmlThis.
Also great for anyone who owns a hot tub or pool and needs to undo, or do the slip union connections.
Easy to do when you haven't a clue...
PP is on point with his comments on filter design; only thing I would add is location of the bypass in low end filters, which is at the end of the element, which in theory would allow the oil to pick up large contaminates from the filter element on route to the bypass. Quality filters will have the bypass at the filter base.
You need to try the chrome Harley Davidson filter.